Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy Hong Kong newspaper publisher, will not be “cowed” despite the threat of life imprisonment, his son said.
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FTC files antitrust lawsuit against Amazon
The Federal Trade Commission is suing Amazon, alleging that the company used its power as an online retail giant to pressure sellers and warp prices. NBC News’ Noah Pransky breaks down the FTC allegations and what could happen next in the lawsuit.
Shakira charged with $7 million tax evasion by Spanish prosecutors
BARCELONA, Spain — Spanish prosecutors have charged pop star Shakira with failing to pay 6.7 million euros ($7.1 million) in tax on her 2018 income, authorities said Tuesday, in Spain’s latest fiscal allegations against the Colombian singer.
JPMorgan to pay $75 million to settle lawsuit over ties with Jeffrey Epstein
JPMorgan Chase has reached a $75 million settlement with the U.S.
Underground climate change: How heat is trapped under the surface, threatening buildings
On a recent tour underneath Chicago’s iconic skyline, Alessandro Rotta Loria, an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at Northwestern University, pointed out one of the sensors he and his team have installed across the city to track underground temperatures.
Powerball Jackpot climbs to $835 million, 4th largest of all time
The Powerball Jackpot now sits at $835 million, the fourth largest Powerball Jackpot of all time. The next drawing is Wednesday night.
Hollywood video game performers authorize strike if labor talks fail
Video game voice actors and motion capture performers have voted to authorize a strike if negotiations on a new labor contract fail, setting the stage for another possible work stoppage in Hollywood.
Ford's Theatre ticket from the night of Lincoln's assassination sells for $262,500
BOSTON — A pair of front-row balcony tickets to Ford’s Theatre on April 14, 1865 — the night President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth — sold at auction for $262,500, according to a Boston-based auction house.
Donatella Versace speaks out against Italy's anti-LGBTQ policies
Italian fashion maven Donatella Versace denounced the recent efforts by Italy’s right-wing government to roll back the rights of LGBTQ people.
Ruby Franke's business partner gave life coaching that ruined lives, some former clients say
Jodi Hildebrandt, the business partner of family YouTube vlogger Ruby Franke, is facing scrutiny over her life coaching service, ConneXions.